Gattaca Florida Academic Curriculum & Standard
Gattaca Florida's academic structure is powered by Hillsborough Community College for players in the Tampa Bay area and Florida College for those outside the region, both maintaining a high standard of academic integrity and structure. All coursework is regionally accredited, ensuring seamless transferability to four-year scholarship-driven academic institutions upon completion. Student-athletes in The Gattaca Florida Football Program have a unique opportunity to access education and academic support through these institutions. Although Gattaca Florida, Hillsborough Community College, and Florida College operate independently, strong mutual support exists concerning the mission, vision, and standards of academic excellence set by each entity.
Adherence to strict academic standards is mandatory for all student-athletes in The Gattaca Florida Athletic Program. They must attend a weekly two-hour team study hall and maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for athletic participation, aligning with requirements from both Gattaca Florida and The Southeastern Collegiate Prep Athletic Association. Ineligibility for athletic competition occurs if attendance requirements are not met, important academic assignments are missed, or the GPA falls below 2.5. Academic progress is closely monitored by assigned academic advisors, meeting with student-athletes bi-weekly to review their development. Convenient access to student labs, tutors, and academic advisors is provided for all our student-athletes.
Our successful players and prospects possess above-average athletic ability or proven game success at the high school level. They are open to opportunities to enhance their academic, athletic, and recruiting endeavors. The academic structure, facilitated through Florida College and Hillsborough Community College, maintains high standards of academic integrity and structure. All courses are accredited, offering significant transferability to four-year scholarship-driven academic institutions.
We add value in two primary scenarios:
Players with immediate marketability to four-year scholarship-driven university football programs but require test score improvement can benefit from our structured and disciplined football environment. This approach enhances on-field marketability and allows them to focus on academic improvement. Students can start on this "prep school" route and transition to the JUCO route if additional academic improvement time is needed.
Players needing a two-year plan to develop themselves on the field and enhance marketability to four-year universities come from various situations. Some commit to a long-term plan, pursuing an Associate Degree program to reshape their academic situation while gaining football experience. Others, already excelling academically, seek to boost their on-field marketability through additional game experience and film opportunities.
Players with immediate marketability to Professional Opportunities but require additional development can benefit from our structured and disciplined football environment. This approach enhances on-field marketability and allows them to focus on athletic improvement. Students can begin on this route and transition respectively once your Program Goals have been met by Gattaca Florida Administration.
While these scenarios are common, Gattaca Florida's staff is fully prepared to handle unique situations on a case-by-case basis, making decisions on compatibility. Successful student-athletes in our program share traits of discipline, commitment, and effort in both the classroom and on the field. They embody a team-first mentality, displaying leadership qualities, genuinely enjoying football, and having an elevated commitment to continue pursuing their goals for a student-athlete experience at a four-year university. Join Gattaca Florida, where academic and athletic success converge for a transformative journey toward your goals.